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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1920

Page

7

Pierce Slaughter: Bristol Bride Weds in Johnson City

Miss Kate Slaughter of Bristol and J E Pierce of Kingsport were married at Johnson City Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 5 30 pm with Rev John Ritter officiating. Owing to a recent bereavement, the ceremony was quiet with relatives present. The bride wore navy tricotine with brown accessories and carried bride roses. the couple will reside in Kingsport. Meanwhile, area society notes include a high school recital Friday night with many local girls participating and multiple visits and greetings among residents across Bristol, Johnson City, Rogersville, and Knoxville.

Kate Slaughter Bristol J. E. Pierce Kingsport Johnson City John Ritter Guy L. Slaughter Mrs. Pierce

Book Club Meeting Set for Wednesday at 3 30 P M

The Book Club will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3 30 with Mrs George McNaughton at the residence of Mrs L P Dashiel.

Book Club George McNaughton L. P. Dashiel

Missionary Society Meets at Broad Street M E Church

The Woman's Missionary Society will hold a meeting Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the ladies' parlor of the Broad Street M E Church.

Dance at Roller Club This Evening

An informal dance will be given this evening at the Roller Club. Music will be furnished by Herrins, Metennes and Davis.

Herrins Me-Tnnes Davis

Reception in Johnson City Honors Two Ladies

A reception in Johnson City Wednesday afternoon will be given by Mrs. Hugh Morrison in honor of Mrs. James Barker Jr and Mrs. Spears Webster.

Johnson City Hugh Morrison James Barker, Jr Spears Webster

Dinner Party Honors Mrs Phillips Sister Miss Curtis

Mr and Mrs R O Phillips hosted a delightful dinner Thursday evening June 10 in honor of Mrs Phillips sister Miss Curtis of Hammond avenue. Attending were Rocky Chase Lois Cox Orlan Fincher Pres Baxter Garrett Hall and Mr and Mrs Light.

R. O. Phillips Phillips’ Siter Miss Curtis Hammond Avenue Rocky Chase Lois Cox Orlan Fincher Pres Baxter Garrett Hall Mrs. Light

Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Mrs McCullough Home

The Ladies Aid Society of the First Methodist church will meet at the home of Mrs J C McCullough on Wednesday June 23 at 3 30. All members are urged to attend as an important discussion is expected.

First Baptist Sunday School Ladies’ Aid Society First Methodist Church J. C. McCullough

Local Notes From Johnson City and Nearby Towns

Hobbs visited Indian Ridge on Sunday. J. D. Carter visited friends at Speer's Ferry Sunday. Graham Morrison son of Mr and Mrs Hugh G Morrison of Johnson City spent a few weeks at Church Hill and was in town today. Sidney H Veal of Johnson City is in town on business. Mrs Edward Price spent Monday in Bristol. W M Eberhart resigns as secretary to W M Roller and departs Saturday for Bristol to become manager of the Tri City Coal Company. Wm S Hart at the Strand Thursday in Wagon Tracks a new picture.

Graham Morrison Hugh G. Morrison Johnson City Church Hill Sidney H. Veal W. M. Eberhart W. M. Roller Bristol Tri- City Coal Company Wm. S. Hart the Strand

Rock Springs Community Notes and Visits

June 14 local digest reports Reverend Winslow preaching Sunday afternoon. Visitors include Miss Bessie Galloway from Raytown and W D Hite from Kingsport. Reece Devault bought a new binder. Jamie King visited Reva and Mabel Chase. Carrie May Hittle, Bessie Hyder’s daughter, visited Dana Depew. G W Trevitte and family motored to Logan's Chapel. Luther Slaughter returned from Greenville. Eula Jones visited her brother Leland James at Holston Institute. Prayer meeting planned midweek. Sunday school, led by J F Carroll, progresses. M W A lodge members from Kingsport organized a camp here, thirteen new members. Prospects for a large local camp look good.

Bessie Galloway Raytown W. D. Hite Kingsport Reece Devault Jamie King Reva Mabel Chase Bessie Hyder Hittle Carrie May Dana Depew G. W. Trevitte Logan’s Chapel Luther Slaughter Greenville Eula Jones Leland James Holston Institute J. F. Carroll A. L. Carroll and Sons Orgie Richard M. W. A. Lodge

Coolidge Quips On His Rent To Local Press

Boston June 13 Governor Calvin Coolidge Republican vice presidential nominee joked with reporters about a Northampton rent story claiming he paid 35 dollars monthly for his half house. He said the landlord might raise the amount to match the report, which he did not want.

Boston Calvin Coolidge Northampton

Times Want Ads Promise Quick Results

Adv section in The Times highlights want ads as effective for fast results. Readers encouraged to place small ad items to reach local buyers and sellers quickly, with practical examples of common categories and quick response tips.

Theories Rise On Elwell Murder In New York

New York June 14 Jealousy over a woman or vengeance for heavy losses at cards said to motive the murder last Friday of Joseph B Elwell wealthy lumberman and bridge expert Police wrestle with two theories as detectives search society women gamblers and New York financiers Elwell shot with a government automatic pistol and a woman’s silk undergarment found in his bedroom adds fuel to the mystery Whitehead a banker and bridge expert questions rival killers and aids district attorney in the inquiry

New York Joseph B. Elwell Marie Larzon Elwell

Rabbits touted as cheap meat and profit source

The Agriculture Department issues Farmers' Bulletin No. 1000 on rabbit raising with care and feeding guidance. Rabbits offer home table meat at 8 to 10 cents per pound and can provide surplus for sale. examples include a Kansas City resident, an Iowa high schooler, and an Ohio farmer meeting strong demand. Times Want Ads bring results.

Department of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture Kansas City Kan Ohio United States Bureau of Biological Survey

Personal notices from local items and visits

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. White returned Saturday from New York. W. A. Mahan visited his brother F. E. Mahan and went to Monroe South Carolina. Miss Vere Julian spent the weekend with her parents at Roan Mountain. L. P. Dashiel leaves for Avoca Tennessee to attend the grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias. Miss Mildred Woods of Greenville is improving at the home of her cousin Mrs. H. Grady Davis. Mrs. Conrad Miller and brother Charles Lohr, her guest, will leave Friday for

Miss Vere Julian Roan Mountain L. P. Dashiel Avoca, Tenn Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias Mildred Woods Greenville H. Grady Davis C. B. Woods Conrad Miller Charles Lohr

Paris Papers Comment On Harding Nomination

Paris dispatch notes The Temps discusses Senator Warren G. Harding as Republican nominee. It cites platform passages on the League of Nations and highlights an emphasis on The Hague jurists meeting to form a permanent international court, with Elihu Root attending as American delegate. The Gaulois calls the selection of a dark horse surprising.

Paris the Temps Warren G. Harding Ohio United States Chicago League of Nations International Commission of Jurists the Hague Court of International Justice Elihu Root

Dairy Notes For Stable Care And Milking Hygiene

Nail up that loose board on the cow stable. Pumpkins make a good feed for dairy cows. Before milking wash the cow's udders and flanks and wipe with a damp cloth. Keep the milk tightly covered at all times, and protect utensils from fires and dust.

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Society Pierce—Slaughter E. M. Geiger Frances Goodwin Elizabeth Harrison Evelyn Hunter Irene Shoun Benua Wagner Inez Hillman Georgetown US. C J. A. Maher Katherine Spottswood M. H. Whitcomb Jefferson Shivell Rogersville Frank Gildersleeve R. Y. Grant W. H. Smith Jackson, Miss T. B. McCartney Lexington, Ky J. H. Long Stuart Maher James Hope Knoxville Helen Black Spruce Pine N. C E. K. Cox Sweetwater, Tenn Mrs. Riley Pyle Pactolus F. W. Browning Maryville G. W. Rumbley Glade Springs Roanoke E. C. Banner Mount Airy, N. C Harry Nelms T. M. Ewald Marion, Va M. L. Simmerman Brandreth Symonds Paul Gearhart Altapaas H. O. Bunn L. H. Hodge Thomas Hodge Paul Gustwick Robert Bailey Evelyn Baylor J. W. Noel Dungannon Pauline Revere Virginia Glen Bruce Emory Mr. Bruce Emory and Henry John Hibbard J. W. Davis Old Kingsport Comunity Hospital Alice Ketron Hobbs Indian Ridge J. D. Carter Edward Price Rock Springs Mr. Winslow Coolidge Sepa Wilbur Whitehead E. N. Breitung & Company Whitehead District Attorney’s Office Iowa Tauga Street K. B. Kenner & CO Nelms LYTLE Gilbert Parker Selznick Elaine Hammerstein Jay Kaufman Katherine Reed William Fox Longfellow J. F. White W. A. Mahan F. E. Mahan Monroe S. C Kingsport Garage Tewepa Lalyee John Barrymore Paramount Richard Harding Davis Bell Rhodes Elmo the Fearless Tom Moore Comedy William S. Hart Hart N. E. Lewis CO N. E. Lewis Company Nelms Bldg Broad Street Harding The Hague Europe France Gaulois Lhosen CCRC Emase Sharrett & Smith Hillman’s Arbuckle’s Llman’s the Square Drug Store MAIN
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